Chapter 1432: Chapter 1429: Donating Potatoes
These two products are the most prolific in later generations. If the Northern Region could produce these two products.
“Oh right, there’s also peanuts, which can be pressed into peanut oil. It’s easy to transport. Traders from North and South exchange them, never fearing hunger.”
Chu Heng was aware that Ye Muyu ca from the future. Talking to her always brought a sense of novelty.
He responded, “That area mainly grows wheat, peanuts, and beans. There are fewer other vegetables. But about the peanut oil, how do you press it?”
“I’ll write it down for you later. You can find a blacksmith to make it, and our family can also press peanut oil to eat.”
“Pig oil is so expensive, whereas vegetable oil has lower costs.”
Actually, at this ti, many commoners alternately consud pig oil and vegetable oil.
Vegetable oil mainly included sesa oil, rapeseed oil, and soybean oil, while peanut oil hadn’t appeared yet.
Rural commoners typically slaughtered pigs in winter, rendering a pot of pig oil to last a year, using it sparingly. Additionally, those living near the coast utilized fish oil and such.
Peanut and soybean oil clearly held advantages: high yield, low cost, easy to transport. If the Northern Region grew these grains, peanut and soybean oil could likely spread throughout the imperial court.
“The commoners in Jiangnan are affluent; they can afford to eat oil, especially those in County City and Prefectural City without land.”
“If you’re worried that Jiangnan commoners might all start growing peanuts and soybeans, you can initially make the oil mills state-owned, only accepting peanuts and soybeans from the Northern Region, and selling to Jiangnan. Commoners would be prohibited from trading oil; of course, they can take their peanuts to the mills to press on their own.”
“The oil price should be reasonable, ideally cheaper than pig oil. After selling for years, the scale will eventually erge.”
Then the Northern Region commoners will naturally have silver to buy grain.
Chu Heng held her in his arms, touching her nose tip with his finger, looking down at her, his voice low: “You’ve worked hard.”
Watching her speak eloquently without hesitation, presenting a slew of practical ideas, so different from ordinary housewives in rear courtyards.
He understood it was because Ah Yu had insights surpassing common people, stemming from her inherently rich experiences. His heart couldn’t help but wonder about the world Ah Yu originally belonged to.
Seeing her confident and calm, Chu Heng felt content just watching her, loving her for who she was without any external conditions.
He liked being near her.
His large hand gently kneaded her fingers.
Ye Muyu sighed softly: “The main issue is poor ssage dissemination. If ssages could be quickly conveyed, the imperial court could govern better.”
Though she said this, she hadn’t thought about ddling with such significant matters; as long as Great Chu remained stable, her goal was to improve the commoners’ lives.
Compared to communication, eating was evidently the top priority.
“Alright, this year the Manor also harvested many sweet potatoes. If needed, you can send them to the Northern Region as my donation.”
Ye Muyu maintained a respectful attitude toward gods and Buddha, naturally willing to do more good deeds, hoping everyone in her family would live smoothly.
“Thank you, Ah Yu.” Chu Heng leaned close to her ear, his breath spreading, making her shudder instinctively. Her heart couldn’t help but race, a tingling sensation spreading from her spine to her whole body.
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